Sunderland's Glenn Loovens has a day to forget, Luton's run goes on plus other League One winners and losers

Sunderland suffered their second league defeat of the season at Portsmouth - but how did the rest of the Black Cats' rivals fare on another busy weekend in League One?

We take a closer look at the winners and losers from the third tier, as well as some of the stories you might have missed.

Sunderland's Glenn Loovens was sent off against Portsmouth.placeholder image
Sunderland's Glenn Loovens was sent off against Portsmouth.
The stats keep getting better and better for Nathan Jones side. The Hatters have now won six matches in a row, gone 16 games unbeaten at home and sit second in the table following a 2-0 win over Burton.placeholder image
The stats keep getting better and better for Nathan Jones side. The Hatters have now won six matches in a row, gone 16 games unbeaten at home and sit second in the table following a 2-0 win over Burton.
Despite Sunderlands 3-1 defeat at Portsmouth, ONien once again impressed for the Black Cats. In an unfamiliar right-back role, the 24-year-old produced another standout display and netted his second goal in a red and white shirt.placeholder image
Despite Sunderlands 3-1 defeat at Portsmouth, ONien once again impressed for the Black Cats. In an unfamiliar right-back role, the 24-year-old produced another standout display and netted his second goal in a red and white shirt.
Lee Bowyers men moved level on points with Sunderland following their third straight league win. The Addicks swept aside Gillingham at the Valley courtesy of first-half goals from Ben Reeves and Tariqe Fosu.placeholder image
Lee Bowyers men moved level on points with Sunderland following their third straight league win. The Addicks swept aside Gillingham at the Valley courtesy of first-half goals from Ben Reeves and Tariqe Fosu.
The Tykes snuck back into the top six following Cameron McGeehan's strike at Bloomfield Road. The 1-0 win over Blackpool ended a winless December for Daniel Stendels side.placeholder image
The Tykes snuck back into the top six following Cameron McGeehan's strike at Bloomfield Road. The 1-0 win over Blackpool ended a winless December for Daniel Stendels side.
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